Justice in Lyon: Klaus Barbie and France's First Trial for Crimes against Humani

Description: Justice in Lyon by Richard J. Golsan Justice in Lyon is a comprehensive history of the trial for crimes against humanity of the Nazi Klaus Barbie. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Justice in Lyon is a comprehensive history of the trial for crimes against humanity of the Nazi Klaus Barbie.The trial of former SS lieutenant and Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie was Frances first trial for crimes against humanity. Known as the "Butcher of Lyon" during the Nazi occupation of that city from 1942 to 1944, Barbie tortured, deported, and murdered thousands of Jews and Resistance fighters. Following a lengthy investigation and the overcoming of numerous legal and other obstacles, the trial began in 1987 and attracted global attention.Justice in Lyon is the first comprehensive history of the Barbie trial, including the investigation leading up to it, the legal background to the case, and the hurdles the prosecution had to clear in order to bring Barbie to justice. Richard J. Golsan examines the strategies used by the defence, the prosecution, and the lawyers who represented Barbies many victims at the trial. The book draws from press coverage, articles, and books about Barbie and the trial published at the time, as well as recently released archival sources and the personal archives of lawyers at the trial.Making the case that, despite the views of its many critics, the Barbie trial was a success in legal, historical, and pedagogical terms, Justice in Lyon details how the trial has had a positive impact on French and international law governing crimes against humanity. Author Biography RICHARD J. GOLSAN is a University Distinguished Professor of French at Texas A&M University Table of Contents Introduction 1. Klaus Barbie: Nazi "Idealist" 2. The Historical Judicial Backdrop: From Nuremberg to the 1980 Cologne Trial of Kurt Lischka, Herbert Hagen, and Ernst Heinrichson 3. The Investigation: War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, and the Long Road to Compromise 4. The Barbie Trial Begins: Opening Rituals and the Departure of the Accused 5. The Witnesses 6. The Civil Parties and Prosecution Make Their Case 7. Barbies Defence Takes Centre Stage Conclusion Review "[Justice in Lyon] is a judicious, clearly written, and well-researched study which will now become the standard work on the subject." -- Julian Jackson, Queen Mary University of London * H-France Review * Long Description Justice in Lyon is a comprehensive history of the trial for crimes against humanity of the Nazi Klaus Barbie. The trial of former SS lieutenant and Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie was Frances first trial for crimes against humanity. Known as the "Butcher of Lyon" during the Nazi occupation of that city from 1942 to 1944, Barbie tortured, deported, and murdered thousands of Jews and Resistance fighters. Following a lengthy investigation and the overcoming of numerous legal and other obstacles, the trial began in 1987 and attracted global attention. Justice in Lyon is the first comprehensive history of the Barbie trial, including the investigation leading up to it, the legal background to the case, and the hurdles the prosecution had to clear in order to bring Barbie to justice. Richard J. Golsan examines the strategies used by the defence, the prosecution, and the lawyers who represented Barbies many victims at the trial. The book draws from press coverage, articles, and books about Barbie and the trial published at the time, as well as recently released archival sources and the personal archives of lawyers at the trial. Making the case that, despite the views of its many critics, the Barbie trial was a success in legal, historical, and pedagogical terms, Justice in Lyon details how the trial has had a positive impact on French and international law governing crimes against humanity. Details ISBN1487506449 Author Richard J. Golsan Short Title Justice in Lyon Publisher University of Toronto Press Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1487506449 ISBN-13 9781487506445 Format Hardcover Imprint University of Toronto Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Pages 330 Illustrations 10 b&w illustrations Publication Date 2022-07-22 UK Release Date 2022-07-22 Subtitle Klaus Barbie and Frances First Trial for Crimes against Humanity Alternative 9781487545598 DEWEY 341.690268445823 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2022-09-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161871517;

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